Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Using translator to communicate with ESOL students I recently had two ESOL students join my reading group who are Spanish speaking. Since they are still trying to learn English, they usually communicate in Spanish, which I am not fluent in. So I have resorted to using a translator app on my phone to understand better what they are saying and show them how to say it in English. Is this a proper method to be using or should I find another way? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) No that is not a proper solution. If your class has bilingual programs students should be paired with a children of the ELL native language. Use things such as body language and visual and audio books, but a student should never have access to a teacher's personal phone or computer.                 Rating The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No The suggested solution is relevant to the case No The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No The suggested solution is original No Comments: The teacher was using the phone and translator app, the student was not. I think your idea of pairing with a bilingual peer is a great idea, but if no other resources are available a translator app is a tool that a teacher can use. Rated On: February 26, 2023 3:57 pm Rated By: mymaVy